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Former human resources minister Saravanan arrived at the Kuala Lumpur courts complex early Wednesday morning for a scheduled court hearing, marking another chapter in ongoing legal matters.
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Malaysia's High Court has rejected an attempt to dismiss a RM200,000 fee refund lawsuit targeting the estate of the late Federal Court judge Sri Ram, allowing the dispute to proceed to trial.
Former Chief Justice Tengku Maimun has underscored the judiciary's indispensable function as guardian of the Constitution, protector of citizens' rights, and enforcer of the rule of law against state overreach.
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Najib Razak, Muhyiddin Yassin and Ismail Sabri Yaakob made simultaneous court appearances at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on August 27, an unusual convergence that underscores Malaysia's turbulent recent political history.
Malaysia witnessed an unprecedented moment as three former prime ministers—Najib Tun Razak, Muhyiddin Yassin and Ismail Sabri Yaakob—appeared simultaneously at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex for separate legal proceedings, marking a rare confluence in the nation's judicial history.
A former minister is scheduled to face corruption charges at Kuala Lumpur's Sessions Court, continuing the nation's crackdown on high-level misconduct in government.
A former driver has received a three-month jail sentence for criminally intimidating a High Court judge he had previously worked for, with the intention of causing fear and distress.
A former driver of a Kuala Lumpur High Court judge has received a three-month jail sentence after admitting to criminal intimidation charges. The case highlights workplace conduct standards affecting judicial personnel and their support staff.
Singapore's outgoing Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo have been awarded the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), the republic's highest civilian honour, in recognition of their transformative contributions to the nation's judiciary and public service.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered condolences following the death of former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin, 91, acknowledging his significant contributions to Malaysia's judicial system.
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has cautioned that artificial intelligence should enhance rather than supplant human judgment. Speaking at the Wisdom Malaysia 2026 Conference, he emphasised the irreplaceable role of judicial experience and ethics.
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has highlighted the pressing need to recruit additional judges and invest in ongoing professional development to alleviate Malaysia's growing court backlog and strengthen judicial competency in an era of sophisticated legal disputes.
A High Court judge has clarified that lower courts lack the inherent jurisdiction to dismiss criminal charges based on allegations of prejudice or abuse of process, reinforcing the prosecutor's gatekeeping role.
Malaysia's Chief Judge has appointed 17 new judicial commissioners in what represents one of the judiciary's biggest recruitment pushes in years, aimed at reducing the persistent backlog of cases in the High Court.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has temporarily halted impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal. The ruling allows him to pursue a judicial review of an independent panel's findings before parliament takes further action.
A Sessions court has acquitted the widow of a prominent figure in a RM2.8 million graft case, concluding the defence successfully demonstrated reasonable doubt after a protracted seven-year legal process.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted by the Sessions Court of three charges related to abetting her late husband in receiving RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's RM150 million unit trust investment scheme.